Our Process

ORGANIC IRISH SEAWEED

THE SEA IS A SOURCE OF BEAUTY FOR YOUR SKIN

In the early 20th century scientists discovered a clear similarity between our blood plasma and sea water, in their respective compositions and concentrations, our body requires certain Trace elements, Vitamins and Minerals which are vital for our health and well being. All of the aforementioned can be found in marine Algae, which are the main active ingredients in RÍ NA MARA skin and body care range.

STEP ONE

HARVESTING

Rí na Mara carefully select a variety of organic seaweed species which are hand harvested by local cutters in Connemara using traditional, sustainable harvesting techniques. Cutting only the upper section of seaweed species leaving lower intact to regenerate quickly and ensuring there is no negative impact on the West of Ireland coastline.

STEP TWO

DRYING

The Seaweed selected from the pristine, unpolluted waters is then air dried and chopped up. There are a number of different extraction methods which are used for seaweed extraction preparation.

STEP THREE

PURIFYING

Seaweed is added to tanks of purified water, where Rí na Mara use their unique gentle extraction process, meticulously distilled to preserve the therapeutic and revitalising properties of the seaweed.

STEP FOUR

INFUSED

The beneficial Algae extracts are complemented with pure botanical extracts to form the basis of Rí na Mara active beauty range.